Amber stands near the window, looking worried. Dave is beside her, trying to understand what has happened. She takes a deep breath and gathers her documents.
What happened, Amber? You look really upset.
I can’t stay quiet anymore, Dave. Anthony has been treating me unfairly, and now he’s reducing my percentage without giving me a proper reason.
Dave looks concerned.
Then you need to take this seriously. Let’s go to a lawyer and explain everything.
Amber nods firmly.
Yes. I want everything to be done properly. I don’t want another argument. I want justice.
Dave picks up the documents from the table.
Then let’s go. We’ll tell the lawyer the whole story.
Amber looks at the papers one last time before leaving with Dave.
Amber and Dave arrive at the courthouse. The building is busy, with lawyers and people moving through the entrance.
Amber looks nervous but determined.
Don’t worry. Just tell the truth.
I will. I have nothing to hide.
They walk inside together.
Amber sits across from a lawyer. Dave sits beside her. Amber places several documents on the desk.
The lawyer studies her carefully.
Tell me exactly what happened.
Amber takes a moment before speaking.
Anthony is supposed to give me my agreed percentage, but he has been giving me less. I asked him why, but I never received a proper explanation.
Did you have an agreement about the percentage?
Amber immediately hands over a document.
Yes. This is the agreement. Everything is written here.
The lawyer reads the document carefully.
I understand. And you want Anthony to receive a formal warning?
Yes. I want him to understand that he cannot simply change the agreement whenever he wants.
Dave supports her.
She has tried to resolve this peacefully, but nothing has changed.
The lawyer nods.
All right. We can prepare a formal warning letter explaining the issue and asking Anthony to correct the matter.
Amber looks relieved.
Thank you. I just want the agreement to be respected.
The lawyer begins preparing the letter.
A printer hums quietly in the background.
Amber watches every line being written.
The letter will clearly state the problem. It will also give Anthony an opportunity to correct the percentage issue.
That’s exactly what I want.
Dave looks at Amber.
You did the right thing by coming here.
Amber gives a small, emotional smile.
I was afraid at first. But I realized that staying silent would only make things worse.
The printer finishes.
The lawyer picks up the warning letter and checks it carefully.
Everything is ready.
Amber takes the letter.
Now Anthony will have to answer.
The atmosphere changes.
A police officer sits behind a desk. The lawyer has provided the necessary documents, including the warning letter.
Amber and Dave stand nearby.
The officer reviews the paperwork.
We have received the complaint and the supporting documents.
Amber remains calm.
I don’t want unnecessary trouble. I only want Anthony to follow the agreement.
Understood. The warning will make the situation clear to him.
Dave nods.
We just want everything handled properly.
The officer prepares the official paperwork.
Anthony is sitting at his desk when a police officer approaches him.
Anthony looks confused.
What is this about?
The officer places the warning letter in front of him.
This is an official warning regarding the complaint filed against you.
Anthony picks up the letter.
His expression changes as he reads it.
Amber did this?
The documents state that you have been giving her a lower percentage than the agreed amount.
Anthony looks frustrated.
There must be some misunderstanding.
If there is a misunderstanding, you have the opportunity to explain it through the proper process. But you are expected to respect the agreement.
Anthony looks down at the letter again.
Amber sits quietly with Dave. Her phone rests on the table.
For the first time in days, she looks calmer.
Do you feel better now?
Amber thinks for a moment.
A little. I know this isn’t over, but at least I finally spoke up.
Dave smiles.
You stood up for yourself. That matters.
Amber looks toward the window.
I never wanted a fight with Anthony. I only wanted what was agreed to me.
There is a brief silence.
Her phone suddenly rings.
Amber looks at the screen.
It is Anthony.
Dave looks at her.
Are you going to answer?
Amber hesitates.
Then she picks up the phone.
Hello?
Anthony’s voice comes through, tense and angry.
Amber, why did you send a warning letter?
Amber remains calm.
Because I asked you several times to respect our agreement, and nothing changed.
We could have handled this ourselves.
I tried. You didn’t listen.
Anthony becomes silent.
I don’t want problems, Anthony. I just want the percentage that was agreed upon.
Dave watches Amber quietly.
So what happens now?
Amber looks at the warning letter lying on the table.
Now you have a choice. You can correct the situation, or you can continue through the proper legal process.
Anthony says nothing.
Amber ends the call.
She slowly puts the phone down.
Amber looks at Dave.
You handled that well.
Amber smiles faintly.
Sometimes, standing up for yourself is the only way to make people listen.
The camera slowly pulls back.
The warning letter remains on the table between them.
The room becomes quiet.
Amber looks at the document one final time.
She knows the matter is not completely finished.
But for the first time, she feels that her voice has finally been heard.